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Local trails offer easy access to nature
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Picturesque waterfalls a short drive away
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Stroll through nature at Wenberg Park & Kayak Point
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La Conner is a great destination for visitors
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Go antique shopping in Snohomish
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Camano Island has a lot to offer
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Hit the links in North Snohomish County
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Kayak Point becomes home to disc golf courses
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Local trails offer easy access to nature
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here are many easy trails and hikes for those who don’t want to travel far to go hiking and get into nature, including the Lime Kiln Trail, the Whitehorse Trail and Lord Hill Park trails. The Lime Kiln Trail takes travelers through 7 miles of mossy forest along a river canyon near Granite Falls, all the while stopping by some local historic sites. “Lime Kiln Trail is a hugely popular local trail that is nestled between Granite Falls and the Mountain Loop Highway. It is a beautiful forested trail that meanders with the curve of the South
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La Conner is a great destination for visitors
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little more than 30 miles northwest of Arlington is the small port town of La Conner which features many places for people to visit for the day. “Historically, La Conner has been a great destination for visitors. Most of our shops, galleries and restaurants are located on Morris and First streets,” said Heather Carter, executive director of the La Conner Chamber of Commerce. The town features the historic district of the town which is listed on the National Register of
The waterfront of La Conner is a popular destination for visitors.
Historic Places, as well as a view of the waters of the Swinomish Channel. “La Conner is a great place to visit all year around with a range of restaurants, art galleries, shops, museums and parks,” she said. Nearby to the town are
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the fields of flowers that the Skagit Valley is known for. “I believe visitors often think of La Conner and the Skagit Valley tulips together, since we are the closest town to the fields,” said Carter. Many of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival events happen in La Conner. Visitors also have the opportunity to learn more about local art and history at a variety of museums in the town. “We have three museums: The Museum of Northwest Art, Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum and Skagit County Historical Museum located within one square mile,” said Carter. The small businesses of La Conner often have oneof-a-kind items. “Each shop is uniquely different, ranging from antiques, clothing, custom art, glasswares, handmade beauty products, yarn, olive oil and much more,” said Carter. La Conner’s businesses are similar to most in the state in that they are
recovering from the COVID19 shutdown. “Skagit County is currently in Phase 2 and that means most of our businesses are opening with safety precautions in place. Of course we ask that visitors follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask when they are inside establishments,” said Carter. Those regulations may change in the future and businesses may continue to have non-standard hours far into the summer. “The La Conner Chamber has a blog on our website www. lovelaconner.com, scroll down to ‘Support our Local Businesses in Phase 2’ with current updates on who is open and what their hours are during the phased transition,” said Carter. She encourages visitors to help out small businesses during this tough time if they are able. “We just want to encourage our visitors and community to support small business in La Conner,” said Carter.
Go antique shopping in Snohomish
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he historic business district of the cozy town of Snohomish is just 15 miles southeast of Marysville for a short trek to some small antique shops. There are a variety of different antique shops for those interested in discovering treasures in the town. “What’s great down here is the owners aren’t out there trying to make a million dollars,” said Terry Schuler, executive director of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association. “They run these businesses just because they love collecting antiques,” she said. There are a number of older antique shops in the area, mostly on First Street.
Once Upon a Time, at 609 First St., is a store that you can get lost in. “You could lose someone in there,” said Schuler. “They just have every single imaginable thing.” Other small shops such as Remember When Antique Mall (908 FIrst St.), Star Center Mall Antiques (829 Second St.) and Troy Beck (1015 First St.) also provide many unique items for shoppers to browse through. “You walk in one of the stores and you feel like you’re going back 100 years,” said Schuler, who added the business owners are all passionate about antiques. See SNOHOMISH on page 14
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Picturesque waterfalls a short drive away
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ookended by the Cascade Mountains in the east and the Olympic Mountains in the west, nature enthusiasts can take a quick drive and walk a brisk hike to see stunning waterfalls that dot the landscape of the Puget Sound region. “Waterfalls are lovely in the spring or early summer when snowmelt makes them run high,” Anna Roth, hiking content manager for Washington Trails Association, said in an email. Several of the closest waterfalls are the three at Wallace Falls State Park located near Gold Bar.
The park also includes the Wallace River, Wallace Lake, Jay Lake and Shaw Lake and features hiking trails, campgrounds, picnic and day-use facilities. Between 175,000 and 200,000 people visit the park each year. “We have about 12 miles of trails,” Park Ranger Kevin Lease said. The lower falls is about a 1.8mile hike from the trailhead, the middle falls is a 2.1-mile hike and the upper falls is about a 2.75-mile hike. Lease said the middle waterfall, which has a 265-foot drop is the most popular site in the park. He described the difficulty of
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the hike in Wallace Falls, especially the upper falls, as moderate. Around 95 percent of the people visiting Wallace Falls State Park are there to see the waterfalls. People visiting Wallace Falls should arrive early or visit on a weekday when there are fewer people and because parking is limited, Lease said. State parks started opening in early May and the state park system maintains a list outlining the status of each park. That list can be viewed at www. parks.state.wa.us/1181/ Parks-opening. Roth encourages hikers to plan for a visit to a waterfall. They should research the area to ensure they are well prepared for a hike. The Washington Trails Association has a nice list of the 10 essentials people should bring for a hike. The list can be found at www. wta.org/go-outside/trailsmarts/ten-essentials. She said people should understand hikers might not be able to safely access the base of a waterfall or splash pool and they should be prepared to admire it from a distance. Several popular waterfalls in the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest are closed for the season. Rainbow Falls on the south end of Mount Baker is closed because the road recently washed
Wallace Falls is a popular attraction for local visitors.
out, Deception Falls on Highway 2 is closed due to staffing issues and Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene is closed due to overcrowding issues, said Colton Whitworth, public affairs officer for the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. Susan Garner, public affairs officer with the Olympic National Forest, provided a list of popular waterfalls located on the Olympic Peninsula. Some of those waterfalls include: Falls View Falls — located on U.S. Highway 101 four miles south of Quilcene in the Olympic National Forest, features a waterfall that pours into the Big Quilcene River. It’s also known as Campground Falls. Merriman Falls — located in the heart of the See WATERFALLS on page 15
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Camano Island has a lot to offer C amano Island offers great views of both the Puget Sound that surrounds it and from the art community that thrives there. Just a short drive west of Stanwood the island has a lot to do for visitors who want a summer day-trip. Art is often sold at the Camano Commons Marketplace and many of the artists also show their own work. “Most of the artists have their own galleries out of their house,” said Jessica McCready, executive director of the Camano Chamber of Commerce.
“We have an art tour that usually happens in May where all of the artists open up their galleries, and that is sort of what the Camano art scene is known for,” she said. The nearby Guilded Gallery in Stanwood also features a variety of local artists. Camano local Karla Matzke also features a rotating schedule of artists at her sculpture park at 2345 Blanche Way, Camano. “This is a full-time gallery,” said Matzke. The
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Stroll through nature at Wenberg & Kayak Point parks
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quick trip west of Lakewood can take you to two different county parks with lots to explore. Those parks are Wenberg County Park and Kayak Point County Park. Around the Lake Goodwin area you will find Wenberg County Park, which includes a portion of the eastern shore of the lake. The 45-acre park features three picnic shelters and more than 1,000 feet of lake shoreline, with a beach area that received improvements just two years ago. “Wenberg is an amazing park right on Lake Goodwin with some really great renovations completed in 2018. This waterfront park is a perfect place for an all-day picnic with your
family,” said Rose Smith, a communications specialist for Snohomish County Parks and Recreation. Families can visit the area to picnic, sunbathe or go boating. “There are picnic tables, a playground, a boat launch and wading area. Some really cool unique features are the ADA accessible dock, ADA swimming and fishing areas,” said Smith. Seventy campground sites also provide a lot of space for those who want to be at the park overnight. “If you want to stay longer, the campground has some great tent and RV sites right amongst the trees,” said Smith. Just a few miles further west travelers will find See KAYAK on page 17 www.northcountyoutlook.com
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Hit the links in North Snohomish County A fter spending the past several months in social isolation to mitigate the spread COVID19, linksmen are getting a round in at one of the golf courses in the north Snohomish County area. “We’ve been really busy,” said Shayne Day, head golf professional at Marysville’s Cedarcrest Golf Course. After the golf course opened May 5, the number of golfers has increased over the same period the year before, Day said. “It could be pent up energy,” Day said. Because of the numbers of people golfing, Day
recommends people book a week in advance to play at Cedarcrest. Cedarcrest Golf Course, located on 84th Street in Marysville, is one of three courses in the Marysville and Arlington areas that offer affordable golfing. Cedarcrest is reasonably priced and the greens and fairways are in great shape, Day said. “It’s been here forever. It’s a very old golf course,” Day said of the facility that is owned by the city of Marysville. Due to COVID-19, golf
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The Whitehorse Trail now offer 22 miles that travel along the north fork of the Stillaguamish River. Much of the trail is complete, however more is planned by the county for the future. “The Whitehorse Trail, when finished, will be a 28-mile gravel and paved non-motorized multi-use trail going east/west and connecting Arlington and Darrington. Currently, there are more than 22 miles of recently resurfaced open trail,” said Smith. Much of the trail is wide and can be used by a variety of travelers, taking them through farm, forest
and river scenery. “This trail is ideal for horses, mountain bikers and families enjoying a restorative and enjoyable walk through the trees next to the Stillaguamish River,” said Smith. There are a number of trailheads to enter the Whitehorse Trail, such as C-Post Road, Fortson Mill and Hazel. Lord Hill Park, just south of the city of Snohomish, features hikes that will take you to a higher elevation with some great views. “Sneaking a glimpse of the Cascade and Olympic mountains is a must from Devil’s Butte Lookout or along the ridge of the Pipeline Trail,” said Smith. There are over six miles
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of trails in the area. “Lord Hill Park is an amazing recreational asset loved by locals and visitors alike. A popular area for equestrian riders (there is a separate equestrian trailhead), you will also see hikers and mountain bikers roving in and out of the vast evergreen forest of this 1,463-acre upland nature preserve,” said Smith.
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All three trails are currently open for visitors although those hiking are encouraged to maintain social distancing. Restrictions may change at anytime, said Smith, and people are encouraged to go to www.snocoparks.org or the Parks and Recreation Department’s social media at @snocoparks for the most recent updates.
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“If you go in there, they love to have a conversation about the antiques,” she said. The historic district is also known for its more high-end antique stores. “A lot of interior decorators come in to these stores to find items,” said Schuler. Those stores include Annie’s on First (1122 First St.), Haley’s Cottage (1234 First St.), Queen Bee (1101 First St.), Worthy (1200 First St.), Joy Works (1002 First St.) and Home Inspirations (1024 First St.). “The shopkeepers are so knowledgeable about all the items,” said Schuler.
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Downtown Snohomish is home to many local businesses, as well as restaurants for visitors after they’re done shopping for antiques for the day. “We have places for breakfast, lunch or dinner. From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. a lot of our restaurants have wine tasting available with wines from local wineries,” said Schuler. After months of closure due to COVID-19, small businesses are looking to open safely and welcome customers again. “We’re working with the city to create ‘Shop Safe Snohomish,’” said Schuler, which is an initiative to provide safety toolkits for business owners and help them navigate the state’s
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guidelines. “We will try our hardest to make sure merchants are doing things like keeping their spaces clean,” she said.
To find the current regulations and restrictions, as well as which businesses are open, visitors can go to https://bit. ly/2YEbQoX.
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Olympic Peninsula, the waterfall is surrounded by lush vegetation and large conifer trees. Parking is limited to parallel on the side of South Shore Road. Dosewallips Falls — due to a washed-out road, a four-mile hike is required to access the falls located off Dosewallips Road. As the state re-opens in the wake of COVID-19, Whitworth said more people are visiting the national forest. He encourages people to have a plan B and a plan C. “People are more excited to get outside,” Whitworth said. People should always park legally, and
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gallery rotates featured works every six weeks and has about 150 sculptures nestled among plants and wildlife on the 10-acre sculpture park. “They’re set here in a garden. People just like to see the statues in a garden atmosphere,” said Matzke. She said the island has a close-knit group of artists who keep the town’s art events going each year. “I’ve been a part of the art community here for 34 years and there’s lots of artists out here,” said Matzke. In addition to art there is a lot to check out in Camano.
In general, Camano features a lot of different opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast, with two county parks, multiple beaches and restaurants available. “This is a great destination. There’s no ferry to get here and we have some good restaurants and venues, as well as two incredible state parks,” said Matzke. Camano is a drive-on island so it is easy for many to get there without a lot of trouble. The community is full of outdoor activities for those who want to stop by and get away for a day. “I think what people like about Camano is they can come get away from the
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Did You Know? Hiking is a popular and accessible outdoor activity. According to the American Hiking Society, since the National Trail System was established under President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, the mileage of trails on federal lands has increased almost three-fold, from 88,000 to more than 193,000 in 2015. During that same time period, mileage of trails on state lands has increased from 15,000 to 42,500. And all those trails aren’t going to waste, as the Outdoor Industry Association notes that more than 34 million people went hiking in 2013. Hiking is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors, but veteran and novice hikers must emphasize safety when traversing the trails. n Bring adequate supplies. Even hikers going on relatively brief hikes should pack supplies so they’re safe. Pack supplies such as a compass, a map of the trails you’ll be traversing, some basic first aid materials (band-aids, gauze, an antibiotic ointment, etc.), extra water, and extra food. Such supplies may be precautionary, but they’re potentially invaluable if hikers get lost or suffer an injury during their hikes. n Hike only in daylight hours. Hiking during the day allows hikers to take in nature at its sun-soaked best while reducing their risk of getting lost. In addition, park rangers and employees may not be working or accessible overnight. When hiking, be sure to turn back at a time of day that ensures you can return to your vehicle in daylight. n Let loved ones know your plans. All hikers, but especially those hiking alone, should let loved ones know they’re going hiking and exactly where they plan to hike. This can make it easier for park rangers or rescue teams to find you if you get lost. n Know the forecast. Weather can change at the drop of a hat, so before heading out, hikers should check the local forecast and make any necessary adjustments to stay safe. Be sure to include a rain jacket, sunscreen, ballcap, and warm clothing among your supplies to account for unexpected weather. n Stay within your abilities. Some people may consider hiking a leisure activity, but many trails can be physically challenging. Hikers should stay within their capabilities and steer clear of trails they do not feel like they can traverse safely. Stop by the park’s visitor’s center prior to a hike so you can get a list of trails and identify which ones are best suited to your abilities.
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Kayak Point Park which allows visitors easy access to a scenic Puget Sound view. The saltwater beach has 3,300 feet of shoreline surrounded by forests and nature. “One word can describe Kayak Point Park, ‘Spectacular,’” said Smith. “This park is a favorite for saltwater access and will often be full of picnickers, beach combers, boaters, fishermen, crabbers and families on the weekends.” At high tide the water depth is 50 feet at the end of the pier. A variety of seafood can be caught from fishing from the pier including cod, rockfish and walleye pollock. Kayak Point is “an iconic fishing pier with a public boat launch, trails, picnic shelters, a playground and a beautiful campground with yurts. A special feature of this 600-acre park is the boat-in only campsites right on the shore,” said Smith.
Wenberg County Park is a 45-acre park which features three picnic shelters and more than 1,000 feet of lake shoreline with a beach area that received improvements just two years ago.
The long beach is a popular place and provides scenic views throughout the day. “This is a photographer’s dream for an ocean sunset shot,” said Smith. County parks re-opened in May and are currently still open with COVID-19 restrictions. Camping, playgrounds and restrooms remain closed but that may change in the future. Parks are planned to be fully open once the state is in Phase 4 of the Washington state
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courses closed in late March and opened in early May. Day said staff used the down time to make sure the facility was secured and maintained so they could open when allowed. He recommends golfers should download the Cedarcrest Golf Course app. He said it has GPS and allows for scoring. The app will soon allow people to pay for rounds of golf and is a great place to learn about specials offered at Cedarcrest. Heading north of Marysville is Gleneagle Golf Course, located in Arlington nestled between the airport and Highway 9. “We’re typically in good shape and we’re the cheapest course in the county,” said Paul Melohusky, head golf pro and general manager at Gleneagle. The course, which is owned by the Regan family, is an 18hole championship facility with four sets of tees. “It’s challenging for all skill levels.” Located on the Tulalip Reservation, Battle Creek Golf Course offers 27 holes, either a regulation 18-hole course or a ninehole, par 3 course. Fred Jacobson, golf professional and owner at Battle Creek Golf Course, said the courses have flat, uphill and downhill features with trees. He added the driving range is probably PAGE 18 | DESTINATIONS 2020
the best one in the county. Each golf course has amenities that help the golfer and extends beyond the holes. Food is available a the three golf courses as well. Bleachers Grill operates out of Cedarcrest, Battle Creek has a café and Gleneagle has the Gleneagle Family Restaurant. Golf courses opened on May 5 but, as of press time, still adhere to social distancing guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. For example, Cedarcrest has implemented the following guidelines. n No more than four people in the pro shop. n No cash transactions. n Visitors have to maintain six-foot social distance in the shop and on the course. n Don’t touch the flagsticks. n One rider per cart and leave carts for golfers who need it. n Don’t touch items unless you plan to buy it. n Limit practice time before the round and leave the property as soon as possible after the round is complete. n Don’t practice at Cedarcrest unless the golfer has paid that day. More information can be found at each golf course’s website: n Cedarcrest – www. cedarcrestgc.com n Gleneagle – www. gleneaglegc.com n Battle Creek – www. battlecreekgolfwa.com
Kayak Point becomes home to disc golf courses
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fter sitting unused for nearly two years, the golf course at Kayak Point is open for business only with a slightly different activity. Now known as the Disc Golf Resort, located on Marine Drive near Stanwood, it had a soft opening in May and is operating two disc golf courses — an easy course and a hard course along with a free pitch and put. “It’s challenging. It’s fun. It gets me out of the house,” said Robert Jones-Gunn, partner with Disc Golf Resort at Kayak Point. Instead of using a ball and clubs, people use a disc, or a Frisbee, and try to aim at a target, which is often a metal basket. Jones-Gunn said the easy course takes about two hours to complete and the challenging course takes around three hours to complete. The Disc Golf Resort has a pro shop that offers drinks and snacks. Jones-Gunn said the resort is looking for a partner to open up a restaurant. The golf course at Kayak Point closed in October 2018 when the course operator, Access Golf, wasn’t able to meet its contractual obligations to Snohomish County, according to the Snohomish County Parks, Recreation and Tourism website. The resort is operating on a one-year concessionaire agreement for an option for a second year, Jones-Gunn said. When the business took over the property in December 2019, he said work began to clean up the property that hasn’t been maintained. “It’s been a herculean task so far,” Jones-Gunn said, adding the grass was three feet tall and looked like hay. The Disc Golf Resort is currently open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. First tee time is at 9 a.m. and the last tee time is 4:45 p.m. The resort is also taking steps to mitigate COVID19. Tee times are scheduled for 15 minutes apart and people can’t congregate. Six people are allowed in the pro shop at one time and shoppers have to follow a six-foot rule. Golf carts are pressure washed and sanitized before golfers can use them again and bathrooms are regularly sanitized, Jones-Gunn said. For more information, go to www.discgolfresort. com for more information or check out its Facebook and Instagram pages.
